US homebuilder confidence vaults to highest level this year, sales expectations surge
U.S. homebuilders' are feeling more confident about their sales prospects than they have been since last fall, while their outlook for sales over the next six months is at the highest level in 10 years.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage slips to 3.84 percent; 15-year loan rate at 3.05 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged slightly lower this week after rising for three straight weeks.
Average US mortgage rates this week and for the past year, at a glance
Average U.S. long-term rates edged slightly lower this week after rising for three straight weeks.
Average US mortgage rates this week and for the past year, at a glance
Average U.S. long-term rates rose for the third straight week, mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday.
Limited choices, rising prices keep many first-time buyers from getting a home this spring
Young people aspiring to buy their first home are already facing disappointment this year.
Limited listings and higher prices are making spring a challenging season for homebuyers
Eager to buy your first home this spring? Already own, but want to trade up? Be warned: there'll be plenty of competition Bidding wars have broken out in hot real-estate markets like Denver and Los Angeles, where there aren't enough houses to meet demand.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.8 percent; 15-year rate up to 3.02 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates are up this week to the highest level since mid-March.
For the uber-wealthy, a new threshold for luxury-priced homes: $100 million and up
The poshest of luxury homes are acquiring the cachet of a masterwork by Picasso or Matisse.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.68 percent; 15-year loan up to 2.94 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week, but remain near historic lows with the spring home-buying season underway and showing strong sales.
Average US mortgage rates this week and for the past year, at a glance
Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose slightly this week with the spring home-buying season underway.
Sales of new US homes likely fell in March
The Commerce Department reports on March sales of new homes Thursday at 10 a.m. Eastern.
Average US mortgage rates this week and for the past year, at a glance
Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates slipped this week as the spring buying season gets underway.
US homebuilding falls 2.5 pct. in March from year ago amid sluggish housing market
U.S. homebuilders opened the spring buying season in March at a slower pace than last year.
Millennials, more jobs and high-end buildings will push average US rent higher
Living in an apartment? Expect your rent to go up again.
Ex-Freddie Mac CEO Syron, 2 other former execs settle SEC lawsuit over mortgage disclosures
A former CEO and two former top executives at mortgage giant Freddie Mac have settled a government lawsuit.
Why US job growth isn't boosting the economy and cheap gas isn't powering spending
Steady hiring is supposed to fire up economic growth.
US home prices climb 4.6 percent; sales held back by few listings and affordability crunch
U.S. home price increases continued to rise at a steady pace in January, as the housing market deals with affordability problems and few properties listed for sale.
US home sales likely rebounded in February but remain sluggish
The National Association of Realtors reports on February sales of existing homes Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.78 percent; 15-year rate down to 3.06 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, remaining near historically low levels at the start of the spring home-buying season.
Average US mortgage rates this week and for the past year, at a glance
Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates mostly fell this week, edging toward historically low levels.